On a quiet street, a little girl tapes drawings to her bedroom wall. It’s the first time she’s had her own bedroom: a safe space to grow, dream, and belong.

At Beaches Habitat for Humanity, we believe that affordable housing changes lives, especially here in the Jacksonville Beaches. A safe, affordable home is the base for everything that follows — health, stability, education, and opportunity.

Our work is more than building houses. We’re building stronger, more connected communities where every family has a chance to thrive.

How a Stable Home Changes Things

Home is more than shelter. It’s where a child takes their first steps, a parent plans for the future, and seniors grow old with dignity.

Families who partner with Beaches Habitat gain more than an affordable mortgage. They gain stability, confidence, and hope.

When housing is affordable, families have room to grow, and that stability strengthens an entire community.

Building Brighter Futures in Coastal Haven

This year, we raised the first walls in Coastal Haven, our newest community in the Jacksonville Beaches area. Over the next 6 years, Coastal Haven will become home to 44 families, each one building toward a stronger future through partnership, perseverance, and love.

Each home represents a partnership, and many are connected to special build campaigns:

• Women Build empowers women to lead, learn, and lift others up. Many participants are single mothers working toward affordable homeownership.
• Veterans Build honors and supports U.S. veterans and military families by helping them find safe, stable places to call home.
• Faith Build unites local faith communities to put their shared values into action through home building and service.

These campaigns bring people together with a common goal: turning hope into homes.

Why Housing Matters Now More Than Ever

Across the Jacksonville Beaches, the cost of housing continues to rise. For many local families, owning a home feels out of reach.

Beaches Habitat for Humanity helps close that gap. Through home construction, critical repairs, and neighborhood renewal, we make affordable housing in the Jacksonville Beaches possible — one family at a time.

When families have stable housing, the benefits ripple outward. Strong homes support strong schools, safer streets, and thriving local businesses.

A Night Under the Stars: Beach Bash 2025

Recently, supporters gathered for Beach Bash 2025, presented by Larry & Nancy Huang and Advantage Plumbing, for an unforgettable “Night Under the Stars.”

The evening brought neighbors, sponsors, and local businesses together in Atlantic Beach to raise funds for affordable housing.

Events like Beach Bash are more than celebrations. They remind us what’s possible when compassion meets action. Every dollar raised helps make the next build possible from foundation to front door.

Be Part of the Story

Every nail, every dollar, and every volunteer hour matters. Here’s how you can be part of the story:

• Volunteer: No experience is required — just a willingness to help and a heart for community.
• Join a Build Campaign: Participate in Women Build, Veterans Build, or Faith Build to make an impact through hands-on or fundraising support.
• Attend an Event: From Beach Bash to CEO Build, every event supports the mission.
• Donate: Your gift helps fund construction and repair programs for families in need of decent, affordable homes.
• Spread the Word: Share stories, invite friends, and help others learn how to support Habitat for Humanity locally.

Together, we’re building more than homes. We’re building community, opportunity, and hope — right here in the Jacksonville Beaches.

Because when we build with love, housing isn’t just a matter of bricks and boards. It’s a matter of heart.

Learn More

To learn more about the impact of affordable housing, visit Habitat for Humanity International.

You can also explore housing affordability data from the National Low Income Housing Coalition